18 oz boxing gloves are for sparring. Rival puts 18 oz at 185+ lb (84+ kg) for sparring. Rival steps up to 18 oz over 185 lb; coaches holding pads often wear it too. The hand band for the cuff is 8.5–9.5", measured without wraps.
04 · Boxing glove · sparring
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| Actions | ||||||
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| 18 oz 2 oz heavy to spar | 16 oz | 14 oz | 14 oz | 10 oz | ||
| 18 oz 2 oz heavy to spar | 16 oz | 14 oz | 14 oz | 10 oz | ||
| 18 oz sparring | 18 oz | 14 oz | 14 oz | 10 oz | ||
| 18 oz sparring | 18 oz | 16 oz | 14 oz | 10 oz | ||
| 18 oz sparring | 18 oz | 16 oz | 14 oz | 10 oz |
| Actions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| roomy 18 oz | roomy even wrapped (18 oz) | ||
| roomy 18 oz | roomy even wrapped (18 oz) | ||
| roomy 18 oz | roomy even wrapped (18 oz) | ||
| roomy 18 oz | roomy even wrapped (18 oz) | ||
| roomy 18 oz | roomy even wrapped (18 oz) | ||
| roomy 18 oz | roomy even wrapped (18 oz) | ||
| roomy 18 oz | 18 oz fits wrapped | ||
| fits 18 oz | 18 oz fits wrapped | ||
| fits 18 oz | 18 oz fits wrapped | ||
| fits 18 oz | tight: go to 20 oz | ||
| tight 18 oz | tight: go to 20 oz |
Rival measures the bare hand; the wraps column applies Fairtex’s rule (top of the band with wraps → one rung up).
05 / Field guide
18 oz boxing gloves are for sparring. Rival puts 18 oz at 185+ lb (84+ kg) for sparring. Rival steps up to 18 oz over 185 lb; coaches holding pads often wear it too. The hand band for the cuff is 8.5–9.5", measured without wraps.
18 oz gloves are made for sparring. Top Ten lists 18–20 oz for sparring (very heavy / coaching) at 100+ kg.
18 oz carries 6 oz more padding than a 12 oz bag glove to protect the partner, the step Rival recommends over 185 lb. It is not wider inside: the hand band decides the fit.
Rival’s adult sparring chart puts 18 oz at 185+ lb (84+ kg).
Below 90 lb, youth charts take over from the adult bands.
Measure the hand round the knuckles with the thumb out, without wraps. Rival’s 18 oz band is 8.5–9.5". Wraps fill part of the glove: at the top of the band with 180" wraps on, go one rung up.
Lighter: 16 oz. Heavier: Youth 6 oz.
Questions
Boxers who need them for sparring. Rival’s sparring chart: 185+ lb (84+ kg).
Yes; 14 to 18 oz is the adult sparring range, and 16 oz is the usual requirement.
Rival: 8.5–9.5" round the knuckles without wraps.
No, the bare hand (8.5–9.5" for 18 oz); then try them on with 180" wraps and go one rung up if the cuff is tight.
By Rival’s chart it suits 185+ lb (84+ kg); heavier boxers move to Youth 6 oz, lighter ones to 16 oz.